Rygate LFA Faces High Court Challenge Over Club Expulsion
A potentially significant legal battle is looming at the Rygate Local Football Association (LFA), with implications that could extend to the association’s governance, disciplinary processes and leadership. No Bones with Jones has seen court documents indicating that De Goods Let’s Play Enterprises (DGPE), a club formerly affiliated to the Rygate LFA, has launched legal proceedings […]
Against All Odds: Maarman’s Midas Touch Drives Santos’ Dream – History Beckons in Coke Cup Showdown
One has to pause for a moment and reflect on what coach Muneeb Maarman has achieved with his Santos Ladies side against all odds. In just two seasons, he has helped rebuild a competitive outfit, instilled belief within the squad and guided the club back to the business end of major competitions. Following their runners-up […]
Pequeno’s Grassy Park Turn Up the Heat in Stream B as Batalions and Ammar Keep Pace with Log Leaders
A weekend packed with goals, drama and significant results saw Grassy Park United, Ammar Soccer Academy and Batalions FC emerge as the biggest winners as the race for honours intensified across the competition. Ammar Soccer Academy continued their impressive form on Saturday, edging FC Kayamandi 1-0 at Mbekweni Stadium to secure another crucial three points. […]
Hanover Park and FN Rangers Set the Pace in Stream A, Debutant Saxons records first victory in Second Division
The battle for top spot in Stream A of the ABC Motsepe League intensified after five rounds of action, with Hanover Park FC and FN Rangers locked on 11 points at the summit. This follows after both Hanover Park and Rangers recorded 2-2 score lines against Inter City FC and Ikapa Sporting respectively. Hanover Park holds […]
Silence from CDFA Bigwigs as Outbursts by Salt River’s Gerum Mars KO Final
It is a pity that both Cape District Football Association president Wayne Jones and Salt River Blackpool president Iqbal Kasker have chosen to waive their right of reply. Their silence follows questions posed by No Bones with Jones regarding the unsavoury scenes that unfolded after Saturday’s CDFA Super League Knock Out Final between Salt River […]
One Club: Different Rules? One FC’s Rapid Rise Sparks Questions Over Governance and Compliance
As One FC continues to establish itself as a force on the Western Cape football landscape, questions are increasingly being raised about whether football regulations are being applied consistently across all clubs. Several issues, including the club’s development structures, its ability to operate in Cape Town after reportedly acquiring an Overberg franchise, its alleged links […]
They Asked, He Answered: Former PSL-star return to Greenwood Athletic
Former Santos forward Shaun Sopio has stunned many in local football circles after answering an unexpected call to come out of retirement and rejoin his beloved Greenwood Athletic. No Bones with Jones can confirm that the 36-year-old veteran has officially returned to the Steenberg-based club, where he will reunite with former mentor Goodwin Lewis, who […]
Balancing Ambition: Maties’ Crowie Targets Success on Two Fronts
While the USSA campaign remains Maties FC’s primary focus, the club is equally determined to make its mark in the ABC League after five seasons in the competition. “This year I want us to really make a statement,” said head coach Desmond Crowie. “The last few seasons we started poorly and ended off well. We […]
From Relegation Scrap to Coke Cup Final: Saxon’s Fairytale Continues for Coach Bradley and Troops
Saxon Rovers have endured more than their fair share of adversity this season, narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of the campaign. Yet, according to head coach Bradley Valentine (pictured sitting), that struggle laid the foundation for the club’s remarkable fairytale run to the Coke Cup final, where they will face defending champions Hanover […]
Roger Banking on Fast Start; Pirates Looking to Pick Up Where They Left Off for New Third Division Campaign
If there is one lesson that Young Pirates head coach Roger Fortune has taken from life in the SAFA Cape Town Third Division, it is the importance of hitting the ground running. “The start to a new campaign is very important,” Fortune told No Bones with Jones. “And our start last season wasn’t good, if […]